Born in Fujian Province, Hui is one of China's largest property barons. Owns properties in Beijing, on Nanjing Road and in Fujian Province; opened Hyatt on the Bund, overlooking Shanghai's financial district. Lost more than half his fortune in past year as shares of his property developer, Shimao Holdings, plunged, leading Standard & Poor's to lower its credit rating. Diversifying, Hui bought stake in minerals firm Bel Global Resources in 2008.